Community Programs

The programs listed on this page may be sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan or sponsored by an outside organization and held at one of our facilities. They are free programs open to anyone in the community unless otherwise noted.

Pre-Natal Classes
- Click here for a detailed list of the classes offered for expectant parents.
- Contact Information, toll-free: 1-888-257-6098
CONNECTIONS
- Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
- Click here for a list of dates and locations
- Program focuses on education about health, wellness and aging.
- Noon program includes luncheon
- Call (888) 257-6098 to make your reservation
Times Square Walkers / Vital Signs Screening
- Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
- Free blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings
- First Thursday of each month
- 7 am – 9 am
- Times Square Mall, Mt. Vernon
- Contact Information: Nancy Linn, (618) 241-4420
Cancer Education Group
- Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
- Education and support for anyone (patients / family members) dealing with the impact of cancer
- Meets the 4th Thursday of every month, except in November and December. Due to the holidays, the group meets the 3rd Thursday during these two months.
- 7:00 pm
- Auditorium, St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
- Contact Information: Radiation Oncology, (618) 436-8548
Cancer Support Group (Led and designed by Cancer Survivors)
- Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan on the 2nd Thursday of the month
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Cancer Center at St. Mary's
- For more information, call (888) 257-6098
Diabetes Education and Support Group - Mount Vernon Campus
- Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
- For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics
- Meets the first Tuesday of each month
- 7pm
- Cafeteria on 2nd floor; St. Mary's Good Samaritan; 605 N. 12th, Mt. Vernon
- Contact Information: Diabetes Self Management Education Program, (618) 241-2708
Diabetes Education and Support Group - Centralia Campus
- Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
- For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics
- Meets the second Tuesday of each month
- 6:00 pm
- Auditorium; St. Mary's Good Samaritan; 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
- Contact Information: Diabetes Self Management Education Program, (618) 241-2708.

Grief Support Group - Centralia Campus - Click here for more information

Grief Support Group - Mt. Vernon Campus
- Click here for more information
Infant / Child (0-8 years) C.P.R.
- This class is typically offered a couple times each year. Click here if you would like notified when the next class is scheduled.
Caduceus Group
- Caduceus is a treatment group for licensed professionals who are in recovery.
- The group meets every Tuesday evening.
- 7-8 pm
- SMGS Behavioral Health Services, 35 Albany Road, Carbondale
- Confidentialty protected by Federal Confidentiality Law.
- For more information, call (618) 549-4688.
Alcoholics Anonymous
- Sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings held on:
Sundays, 9 am
Mondays, 10 am
Thursdays, 10:30 am
Fridays, 7:30 pm

St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
Lower Level, "Doctors' Hall"
Contact Information: 618-532-5007

Narcotics Anonymous
- Sponsored by Narcotics Anonymous
- Meetings held on:
  - Sundays, 8 pm
  - Mondays, 7 pm
  - Saturdays, 6 pm
- St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
- Lower Level, "Doctors' Hall"
Gamblers Anonymous
- Sponsored by Gamblers Anonymous
- Tuesdays, 7 pm
- St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
- Lower Level, "Doctors' Hall"

Stroke Support Group

Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
2nd Thursday of each month, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon
Rehab Unit Dining Room, 3rd Floor of Hospital